Armor & Mobility

May/ June 2017

Military magazines in the United States and Canada, covering Armor and Mobility, focuses on tactical vehicles, C4ISR, Special Operations Forces, latest soldier equipment, shelters, and key DoD programs

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A&M: What are some key focus areas that ARSOAC is addressing in
regards to unit readiness?
BG Evans: Our focus is people. After 16 years of sustained combat
against Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) around the world,
readiness has never been more important or more tenuous than it is at
present. Fiscal uncertainty threatens our ability to sustain OPTEMPO
and prepare for the next fight. Like the rest of the Army, we must be
ready to meet nation state and transnational threats in an increasingly
dangerous security environment. The cornerstone of our unit readiness
begins with Soldiers who are specially recruited, assessed, selected,
trained and equipped. We invest heavily in the training of our force
to promote resiliency and expertise with partner forces around the
world. By our very nature we are low density but experience high
demand from the Global Combatant Commanders. ARSOAC Soldiers
receive extensive individual and collective training prior to assuming
their duties. Our aircrew members in some instances train for over a
year before they are qualified to support the world's most elite special
Sked
®
Complete Rescue System
* A litter for evacuating wounded soldiers.
* A carrier for dragging equipment (mortar rounds, ammo, etc.)
*
Also used for breaching concertina wire
www.skedco.com Tel: 1-800-770-SKED (7533)
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I n f o r m a t i o n
Skedco Inc.
Est. 1981
Made in USA to save our troops
wherever they are.
The Sked does multiple duties:
Missiles are fired from a UH-60 Blackhawk during a training exercise. Training is conducted to ensure the proficiency and precision of pilots during operations. (U.S. Army photo)
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